Chen Ping's Sword

Chapter 391: Chapter 185: Eight-Gate Golden Lock, Supreme Strategem _3

The Magistrate of Xianggu, Cui Boyuan, did not have high martial prowess, having only cultivated to the Opening of the Three Meridians in the Extraordinary Meridians despite his advanced age. At this moment, he was so cold that his blood almost froze and his teeth chattered.

"Hmph..."

Cui Huchen glanced at him, then looked at the seven or eight juniors sitting around him. His expression softened upon seeing Cui Boyu’s calm demeanor, showing no reaction, and he smiled, "Continue speaking."

"Grandson will do his best to present my findings."

Cui Boyu respectfully bowed and slowly said, "I have carefully analyzed the life of Chen Ping, especially his rise, and discovered something peculiar."

Before anyone could inquire further.

Cui Boyu continued on his own: "Regarding this person’s personality, there is not much to say. Heroic gallantry, loyalty, righteousness reaching the heavens, these are all appearances. Whether true or false, it is irrelevant. The most crucial aspect is his fortune, which is unusually prosperous.

Along the way, Chen Ping started as a mere beggar, rose with meager martial force, fought the Seven-Colored Hall, battled the Changhe Gang, contended with the Beizhou Barbarians, and opposed our Cui Family, facing peril at every step.

Had it been anyone else, they likely would have died a dozen times, but not only did he survive, he grew stronger with each encounter, acquiring the Azure Dragon Seal and seizing Xingqing Prefecture.

Not long ago, I heard he even slew Jiang Wuji and resolutely broke through to the Unity Realm, becoming a Grandmaster, and defeated the tens of thousands under the East Royal Lord’s command. His influence has explosively grown, almost like a game."

At this point, Cui Boyu paused, and the other members of the Cui Family fell silent, all lost in thought.

The sounds of musical instruments seemed to fade away, no longer entering their ears or minds.

Everyone looked at Cui Boyu, eager to know what else he had uncovered.

Upon reflecting on Chen Ping’s past, they realized that he truly was extraordinary, a miracle in both strength and fortune.

No one is foolish. When facing such a miraculous figure, either crush him completely or make every effort to ally with him.

Otherwise, a single misstep could result in him climbing above one’s head.

However, the Cui Family was already at odds with this person, leaving only one path to take.

"And that is, to kill him early before it’s too late."

Throughout history, rumors have mentioned a few individuals claimed to be favored by Heaven’s Mandate, living life as if blessed by extraordinary luck, turning misfortune into blessing and overcoming dangers.

To oppose such a person, no matter how much stronger you are, while fighting, you may unknowingly become a stepping stone.

On the path of contesting for the world.

There are always some incredibly talented individuals who, unwittingly, become pioneers for others, paving the way for them.

The Cui Family does not want to reach that point.

Seeing Chen Ping with such tendencies, it’s naturally impossible to let him develop freely.

A method must be devised to place him in a dead-end with no escape.

Cui Boyu’s voice rang with a slight chill in its previously gentle demeanor.

"Not only is this person extraordinarily fortunate, making him hard to kill, but he also possesses exceptional enlightenment. It’s said that he had never dealt with military affairs before serving as the Xuanwu Guard Captain.

Yet, in just a month or so, after several small skirmishes, he grasped the essence of the Fortune Array of the Eight Directions outside Yuanxi City.

Under his command, troops moved with precision and tremendous power, so much so that three of the Four Spirits and Eight Generals under the East Wood Army were utterly powerless against him."

"Overcoming the strong with the weak is not terrifying. What is terrifying is this person making breakthroughs in battle, seemingly without limit.

Though our ancestral military tactics are formidable, and our forces far superior to Xingqing Prefecture, to say that we could decisively win in a battle formation against him would be presumptuous."

Cui Boyu’s tone softened slightly, his pitch lowered as he bowed to Cui Huchen, showing respect to the old ancestor.

"If this person leads tens of thousands to engage in formations and, while fighting, breaks through to the Fourth Realm of the Array [Heaven and Earth Realm], how could this battle continue?"

"Impossible..."

"Could there be such an absurd thing?"

"No matter how strong the Chen Thieves are, facing our old ancestor head-on will surely mean death. Could he be stronger than the Beizhou Barbarians?"

"Luck once may be excusable, but not every time."

Hearing Cui Boyu’s analysis, the younger members of the Cui Family exploded into discussion.

Only Cui Huchen remained silent, gently stroking his beard, and a hint of worry crept across his brow.

"Enough, I understand, you all do not want to give strength to others and diminish your own. But in all matters, we must consider the remote chance.

Chen Ping, this wicked thief, indeed has some unexplainable qualities. Therefore, I personally lead the army, taking three steps forward and pausing, creating an unmatched pressure, yet deliberately avoiding decisive engagement..."

"Therefore, the Chen Thief will undoubtedly be unable to hold back and will devise a way to break the deadlock. He has always had smooth sailing, relying on his deep Martial Dao, he will surely make a risky decision, choosing a shortcut."

Cui Boyu added, "From ancient times, in warfare, one first shoots the horse and captures the king. This is the best method for the weak to defeat the strong. Such tactics are more effective than anything.

Thus, the old ancestor deliberately appears careless, pompously entering every city and feasting and merrymaking just to offer him an opportunity, creating the illusion that victory could be achieved with one strike.

This is also preferable to engaging the old ancestor in formation combat, to avoid a clearly predetermined defeat."

"Little do they know, the old ancestor’s greatest strength is not in army formations...

But in that Eight Gates Golden Lock Array. If eight Innate Elders align their hearts and form the array, they can reach the Fourth Layer [Heaven and Earth Realm]. Even those on the Celestial List might be trapped and defeated within."

Upon saying this, Cui Boyu raised his head abruptly, looking at his own ancestor Cui Huchen with eyes full of admiration.

This intricate scheme, ever-changing with the situation and applied to individuals.

Even if the opponent is aware, they cannot help but step into the trap.

With eight Innate Elders using the Eight Gates Golden Lock stance, stationed at the Piaoxiang Pavilion, gathering and dispersing as desired.

More so, empowering this killing array to turn the mechanisms of Heaven and Earth...

With this array assisting, given Cui Huchen’s strength, it’s not impossible even to contend with a late-stage Unity Realm peak opponent.

Any young talent who’s just broken through to the Innate Realm would surely face certain death once caught in the formation.

Even if he can turn bad luck into good fortune and break through on the spot...

No matter how he breaks through, consecutive breakthroughs are impossible. There must be some rules in the world.

In this manner, the battle is assuredly safe.

As they say, the best strategy is to attack the mind.

To such an extent.

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